Taking Public Transport Alone

课文

1. I always check the bus schedule on my phone before heading to the stop, especially when it’s raining.

   我出门去车站前总会先用手机查公交时刻表，尤其是下雨天。

2. If the train is delayed, the station announcer gives updates in both English and Mandarin, which helps me stay calm.

   如果火车晚点，车站广播会用英语和普通话播报最新信息，让我保持镇定。

3. I tap my card at the gate, wait for the green light, and walk through without stopping or blocking others.

   我在闸机处刷卡，等绿灯亮起后直接通过，不逗留也不挡路。

4. When I see someone carrying heavy bags, I hold the subway door open for a few extra seconds.

   看到有人拎着大包小包，我会多按几秒地铁车门按钮。

5. I sit near the front door if I plan to get off soon, but I never stand right in front of it while waiting.

   如果很快要下车，我会坐在靠近前门的位置，但候车时绝不会站在门前。

6. If I miss my stop, I calmly ask the conductor, 'Excuse me, could you tell me where the next station is?'

   坐过站时，我会平静地问乘务员：‘打扰一下，下一站是哪里？’

7. On crowded buses, I put my backpack in front of me instead of letting it swing behind me.

   公交车人多时，我把双肩包抱在胸前，而不是让它在身后晃荡。

8. I avoid loud phone calls and keep my headphones on low volume so others aren’t disturbed.

   我避免大声讲电话，耳机音量也调得很低，以免打扰他人。